Teacher - Arabic Aldar Academies

Responsibilities

General Responsibilities: All  Yasmina British Academy Staff 

Assist academy in achieving its overall vision and strategic intentions and to contribute to the achievement of relevant targets as set out in the academy’s improvement plan and self-evaluation form

 Comply with regulations pertaining to health and safety at work legislation and adhere to academy policies relating to safe working practice and equal opportunities regulations

Comply with the academy’s Performance Management Policy ensuring challenging annual targets are set and to fulfil the role of performance management reviewer if directed to do so by the Principal

Engage in annual training linked to child protection, safeguarding and health and safety together with all training deemed appropriate for the purpose of academy improvement or performance management

Comply with the academy’s staff dress code at all times including the wearing of photo ID / lanyard

Comply with the academy’s computer Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) at all times

Attend all staff briefings

Sign out and sign in at relevant academy reception if off site at any point during the normal working day.

Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks Planning, Preparation, Teaching and Lesson Management

Creating a climate that is conducive for outstanding Learning and Teaching

Identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed

Setting tasks which challenge students and ensure high levels of interest

Setting appropriate and demanding expectations

Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment

Identifying SEN or very able students

Providing clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge

Making effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of study

Making effective use of performance data and key indicators to inform planning and therefore deliver differentiated learning – matched to need

Ensuring effective teaching and best use of available time

Maintaining an effective learning environment in accordance with the academy's procedures and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework

Using a variety of teaching methods to:

i. match approach to content, structure information, present a set of key ideas and use appropriate vocabulary                                                                                   ii. use effective questioning, listen carefully to students, give attention to errors and misconceptions   

iii. select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through library, I.C.T. and other learning technologies

Ensuring students acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taught

Evaluating own teaching critically to improve effectiveness

Ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support

Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting

Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching;

Mark and monitor students' work and set targets for progress

Using performance data to inform planning and therefore ensuring the Learning and Teaching continue to ‘add value

Assess and record students' progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood and completed, monitor strengths and areas for development, inform planning and recognise the level at which the student is achieving

Undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, departmental and academy procedures;

Prepare and present informative reports to parent

Curriculum Development

Take part in subject or aspects of the academy's work and develop plans which identify clear targets and success criteria for its development and / or maintenance

Contribute to the whole academy's visioning activities.

Other Professional Requirements

Have a working knowledge of teachers' professional duties and legal liabilities

Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the academy

Know subject(s) or specialism(s) to enable effective teaching

Establish effective working relationships and set an outstanding example through their presentation and personal and professional conduct

Endeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations;

Co-operate with other staff to ensure a sharing and effective usage of resources to the benefit of the academy, department and students

Contribute to the corporate life of the academy through effective participation in meetings and management systems necessary to coordinate the leadership and management of the academy

Take part in marketing and liaison activities such as Open evenings/afternoons, Parent Teacher Consultations, and events with partner academy

Take responsibility for own professional development and duties in relation to academy policies and practices;

Liaise effectively with parents

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Education or other relevant field with a teaching qualification.

Minimum Experience

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in teaching specialist subject up to GCSE and A Level desirable but not essential.

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the UAE teaching MOE curriculum for native and non-native students (essential).

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

High level of communicating in English.

Experience teaching languages across all key stages (2-5) desirable but not essential.

Previous experience working with students whom Arabic is not their first language.

Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child

A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children

Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities

Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background

A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life

A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check